Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz) header
Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz) profile picture

Nigel Gardner

@MrGSciencebitz

Founder and Director at Four Corners Education

 Europe and Asia
fourcornerseducation.net
Joined November 2009
  • Tweets408
  • Following31
  • Followers60
27Media
Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)Photo by Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)
Whatever happened to educators as designers? linkedin.com/pulse/whatever-…
Whatever happened to educators as designers?

Whatever happened to educators as designers?

Creativity in curriculum design Firstly I have to say that my route into the education profession is different than most. I spent almost 15 years in Conservation, Forestry and Mechanical engineering...

linkedin.com
47
linkedin.com/pulse/do-ib-edu…
Do IB Educators have unique professional Identities?

Do IB Educators have unique professional Identities?

A short thought piece - some questions and some theorization for my own musing as much as anything, but writing it out helps to bring things together. Guiding Questions (possibly) To what extent is...

linkedin.com
32
Topic 2 4 Zonation, Succession and Cyclic change in Mediterranian gras... youtu.be/n2kcEpuYLN0 via @YouTube
37
linkedin.com/posts/ndgardner…
As someone who plays with cameras and still uses film including 5x4 large format, i find this...

As someone who plays with cameras and still uses film including 5x4 large format, i find this...

As someone who plays with cameras and still uses film including 5x4 large format, i find this entirely fascinating. The images produced below are beautifully “constructed” with fabulous exposure,...

linkedin.com
26
#creativity #ibdp #future #ibgc2023 linkedin.com/posts/ndgardner…
No revolution necessary: mainstream public schools can – and must – put creativity at their heart |...

No revolution necessary: mainstream public schools can – and must – put creativity at their heart |...

In a world where over 75% of 15-25 year olds are scared of the future it is creativity, not only in the arts but across disciplines, which is needed in our education systems. How many #ibdp Internal...

linkedin.com
1
46
#IBGC2023 take out: a survey of 10,000 global 15-25 years old. 75% think the world is scary. Most think the world will come to an end in their live time. :( #ibgc2023
2
120
#Adelaide #IBGC2023
Image from Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)
2
171
Check out my latest article: Building Learning Communities linkedin.com/pulse/building-… via @LinkedIn
Building Learning Communities

Building Learning Communities

Building Learning Communities Some thoughts on building PLCs to support both curriculum development and pedagogical learning International School Leadership in Asia Pacific can at times involve...

linkedin.com
linkedin.com/posts/activity-…
#ibdp #ibmyp #ibpyp #internationalminded #ibworldschool | Nigel Gardner

#ibdp #ibmyp #ibpyp #internationalminded #ibworldschool | Nigel Gardner

Definitely worth the read, especially if you lead a school in the Global South. While Dr Nick Palmer's work is excellent, it does leave me wondering about possible differences between IM in Continuum...

linkedin.com
Is it time to@rethink IB CP? #ibo #ibdp #ibcp linkedin.com/posts/activity-…
#ibcp #ibo #ibdp #skilldevelopment #educationmatters | Nigel Gardner | 10 comments

#ibcp #ibo #ibdp #skilldevelopment #educationmatters | Nigel Gardner | 10 comments

Is it time to rethink the IB CP? The Career-related Programme was and is a great addition to the IB. Originally coming from industry and the world of professional (vocational) education rather than...

linkedin.com
International School or Vehicle of Globalization - a messy reality | LinkedIn linkedin.com/pulse/internati… #internationaleducation #ibo #globalization
International School or Vehicle of Globalization - a messy reality

International School or Vehicle of Globalization - a messy reality

#internationaleducation #globalization #ibo These are just a set of personal thoughts in response to a stimulus from a MA Leadership in Education Course. The stimulus is as follows and came from a...

linkedin.com
A totally un-ashamed plug. I had a really interesting evening chatting about the ATLs. If you are an educator no just an IB educator worth listening to. Not for my views but for both @JohnHarvey86 and @AdrianvWJ . bit.ly/3RYuL73 #ibdp #ibmyp #ibpyp
1
2
2
Check out my latest article: Transdisciplinary Leading linkedin.com/pulse/transdisc… via @LinkedIn
Transdisciplinary Leading

Transdisciplinary Leading

The following are mainly thoughts. Thoughts as an IB educator in the Asia Pacific region.

linkedin.com
Picasso, Warhol, Lennon, Banksy, Rotten, Dylan? The arts are so important to the development of “inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.”
Image from Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)
Coming soon. extendeducation.co.uk/our-re… #ibdp #ess
Image from Nigel Gardner (@MrGSciencebitz)
2
Not sure if you have ever noticed but PYP students always ask the best ToK questions. #ibdp #ibpyp #pyp
3
Learned to clean and rake joints more than 40 years ago now from my father. Like most industrial education totally experiential youtu.be/8YoDUUooZns via @YouTube
Great player (s). The more we know the more we have to do.
Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) profile pictureChris Sutton@chris_sutton7327 Oct 2021
This is really shocking and worrying 49,47,43,50 years old. Rugby League’s Dementia Crisis. When will the football authorities wise up and help their players. So much more needs to be done. Temporary concussion subs should be implemented right now. What’s the wait for?
Image from Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73)
Replying to @dp_chat
@dp_chat @MYPChat Do we construct high-order thinking or do we destruct higher-order understanding to make it visible?
I find this both fascinating and at the same time disturbing. Especially at a time when so many yng people have been stretched thin. Why women may wait decades for an ADHD diagnosis - BBC News bbc.com/news/health-59038116

No more items